The Colorado Airport Operators Assn. hosted several hundred members of Colorado’s aviation community on January 26th to a gala evening at Denver Front Range Airport to honor the retirement of Travis Vallin from his post as Colorado Director of Aeronautics. On behalf of AOPA president and CEO, Craig Fuller, AOPA Central Regional Rep., Bill Hamilton, […]
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Vaisala’s New Runway Visual Range System Approved for Air Traffic Control Use in the USA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Vaisala AviMet® PC-Based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system for air traffic control use in airports across the country. The primary users of the system are air traffic controllers who access RVR data through an improved display application, also developed by Vaisala. Runway Visual Range is a calculated […]
Former NASAO Chair Stepping Down as Colorado Director
After 12 years as the Aeronautics Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Travis Vallin is stepping down to pursue an opportunity as Vice-President with Jviation, Inc., an aviation planning, design and construction administration firm in Denver, effective January 4th. In a memo to the National Association of State Aviation Officials, (NASAO) Vallin wrote, "I […]
Wide-Area Multilateration in Colorado
The Problem The rugged terrain that makes Colorado a popular ski destination also makes it impossible for air traffic controllers to maintain radar surveillance over aircraft in certain areas. Limitations to aircraft operations are compounded by bad weather, which causes flight delays and cancellations. The Colorado Department of Transportation estimates an average of 75 aircraft […]
New FAA System Improves Safety in Remote, Non-Radar Regions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new surveillance system introduced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions. “The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration, lets us see aircraft we couldn’t see before due to the rugged terrain,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. […]
Colorado’s Front Range Airport Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Adams County Commissioner & Airport Authority Chairman, Larry Pace (left) and Front Range Airport Manager, Dennis Heap, take a moment before the recent 25th Anniversary Celebration dinner held at the Executive Hangar on Front Range Airport. A "Who’s Who" of Colorado Aviation helped celebrate this milestone event. Attachment:
Colorado Pilot Receives Everyday Hero Award
Colorado General Aviation pilot, Penny Hamilton, was awarded the "7 Everyday Hero" award from a Denver, Colorado ABC Television for outstanding volunteers. The Granby resident received the award during her Granby Library pre-school aviation education program called “Penny The Pilot,” where she is dressed as historic aviator Amelia Earhart. The 7 Everyday Hero award […]
Colorado Airport to Close for Reconstruction Project
Closure of the Granby Airport Granby Airport for phase II of a reconstruction project will begin June 29, 2009 and last through October 26, 2009. During project construction only those employees associated with Armstrong Engineering, Grand County, Pavetec Inc. and its subs will be allowed on the airport. After hours and Sundays when construction is […]
Colorado Airport to Close for Reconstruction Project
Closure of the Granby Airport Granby Airport for phase II of a reconstruction project will begin June 29, 2009 and last through October 26, 2009. During project construction only those employees associated with Armstrong Engineering, Grand County, Pavetec Inc. and its subs will be allowed on the airport. After hours and Sundays when construction is […]
